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| Company: |
CTG Global FZE |
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| Job Title: |
International Structural Design Engineer job in Afghanistan |
| Job category: |
Engineering |
| Job Location: |
Dubai - UAE United Arab Emirates |
| Job Reference Number: |
CTG IOM001 |
| Job Description: |
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Position title: International Structural Design Engineer (ISDE)
Classification: Service Provider
Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
Starting Date: ASAP
General functions:
The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for Structural Designs and joint supervision and capacity building of a team of National Design Engineers. Upon completion of design phase, site supervision and required design modifications / as constructed database will be required. The incumbent will work as an integral part of the project team, which is lead by our client`s Program Manager, to perform the following duties:
1) Responsible for ensuring that all designs produced are in accordance with the requirements for completeness, accuracy, constructability, and compliance to seismic requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA101 life safety codes.
2) Coordinating technical drawings with those of design architect, assisting the national designers in designing a building that meets applicable codes and standards, highly resistant to earthquake motion while providing the best combination of cost, construction efficiency and system durability available in Afghanistan.
3) Design of structural drawings, from schematic design through to working drawings; preparing and coordinating structural specifications and compile the final design package (drawings, specifications, design analysis, design calculations, and bills of quantities) in close coordination with the Chief Architect.
4) Provide Code Analysis for each building type.
5) Evaluate geotechnical reports, and calculate structural design accordingly.
6) Provide structural design analysis.
7) Provide feasible building systems that employ standard construction techniques following established design parameters.
8) Meet individual project budgets and schedules.
9) Attend and participate in design or pre-construction conferences and other meetings with clients as necessary to establish design parameters.
10) Coordinate schedule of drawings for contract documents.
11) Communicate with the project manager, client, other disciplines and consultants as required.
12) Prepare or assist in preparation of construction administration phase documents.
13) Conduct on-site meetings to assist in clarifying technical design elements as required.
14) Offer support as requested to all client`s colleagues on design and other technical matters.
15) Assist in the development of future project proposals.
16) Perform other project-related duties as may be assigned by our client`s Management.
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Skills Required:: |
Desirable Qualifications and skills:
(Education, experience and competencies)
Education:
Higher Education from an accredited institution.
Structural engineering background with a good understanding of the construction
Industry.
Essential experience and qualifications:
At least 10 years experience in structural design of complex buildings.
Experienced in managing a staff of design engineers.
Experienced in the planning, implementation and completion of building projects.
Experienced in reinforced concrete, steel frame and prefabricated vertical structures.
Good knowledge on contemporary construction materials.
Must have good Code knowledge (IBC, ASCE, NFPA, ACI etc).
AutoCAD proficiency.
Experience of finite element analysis and dynamic analysis of structures and related softwares (ETABS, SAP 2000, SAFE, etc.).
Desirable qualifications:
Aware of mechanical, electrical devices used in structures.
Experience in Afghanistan projects is an asset
Experience of complex Hospital Designs is a major plus
Civil Engineering knowledge is a major plus.
Communication and negotiation skills:
Understanding of complex social-political environments. Drive for results with effective resource management skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure in difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness. Flexibility and focus on processes and their improvements. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
Languages:
Thorough knowledge of English; working knowledge of Pashtu, Dari or other languages will be an advantage.
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Language Requirements: |
English-Very GoodOther: working knowledge of Pashtu, Dari or other languages will be an advantage. |
| Employment Type: |
Contract |
| Yearly Salary: |
Unspecified |
| Posting Date: |
2009-06-01 |
| Level of Education: |
College |
| Years of Work Experience: |
10 to 15 Years |
| Job also available in: |
Specific location of work : Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Company: |
CTG Global FZE |
| Contact Name: |
CTG Global FZE |
| Preferred Method of Contact: |
E-mail |
| Preferred Language of Resume/Application: |
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